Under the patronage of H.E. the Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research, Dr. **Naeem Al-Aboudi**, and the supervision of Prof. Dr. **Falah Hassan Shari**, Dean of the College of Pharmacy, the Electron Microscope Unit organized the 2nd Patent Conference in collaboration with the Iraqi Innovation Center and Basrah Pharmacists Syndicate.

The two-day conference (Feb 22-23) showcased (70) patents spanning medical, agricultural, engineering, and pure sciences. The primary objective was bridging the gap between academic research and practical applications by engaging investors and businessmen to transform these innovations into society-serving projects.